World geo.

What are the basic classifications of Europe?

Eastern Europe, southern Europe, Western Europe, and northern Europe 

 

What are the historical and political regions of Europe? 

Western and Eastern 

What is the European Union (EU)? 

a government that dictates what happens in Europe 

What are the Northern European countries?  What is their other name? 

Iceland

Findland

the three Scandinavian countries of Norway

Sweeden

Denmark

List 3 elements of Northern Europe’s culture. 

• Winter sports 

• Bobsleds 

• Curling 

• Lhoog  

• Human rights  

• Education 

Describe the standard of living in most of the Northern European countries. 

Developed economies and some of of the highest standards of living in the world. 

What areas are considered core regions and peripheral regions in Northern Europe? 

Core Regions- southern countries of the scandinavian pennisula  

Peripheral regions- northern parts of northern Europe.  

What are the peninsulas that make up Southern Europe? 

 

• lberian

• Apennine

• Balkan

What major countries make up Southern Europe? 

• Spain 

• Italy 

• Greece 

 Explain the urban to rural population in Southern Europe.  

Southern Europe is more likely to be rural than eurban. 

List 3 cultural traits of Southern Europe. 

• family-oriented 

•  people enjoy leisure activities  

•  have a strong regard for traditions. 

• Wine 

• Olive oil  

• Tomatos  

What is the most diverse country in Southern Europe? 

Spain

  What countries make up Central Europe? 

 

Germany, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia,

Central Europe is the economic region of Europe.

powerhouse

  Has Central Europe always known the great prosperity that it has today?  What two major instances occurred that threatened Central Europe? 

No,WW1 and WW2 threatended Central Europe bacause they were fought in that area.  

What was the Iron Curtain? 

a notional barrier separating the former Soviet bloc and the West prior

What are the Benelux countries? 

formal international intergovernmental cooperation of three neighbouring states in western Europe. 

What European country is second behind the US in agricultural exports? 

france

What country in Central Europe has Europe’s largest economy? 

Germany

What countries make up the Alpine Region? 

 

France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia. 

What contributions has Switzerland made to Europe? 

 

Swiss culture is thought to have benefited from Switzerland and neutality  

 

What is Austria known for? 

World wide reputation, music and arts.  

What countries make up the British Isles? 

Great Britain and Ireland 

What body of water separates the Isles from the rest of Europe?

The English Channel

What is Northern England known for? 

Industrial Revolution era.  

How big is Southern England? 

23,955 square miles.

Do the king and queen of England have any “real” power?  Explain. 

 

No, they are suckers for tradition thats the only real reason that their is a queen and king.  

What are the main countries that make up the United Kingdom? 

 

England, Scotians, Wales, and Northern Ireland 

Explain the situation of Ireland and Northern Ireland. 

Ireland have independece from the British and Northern Ireland is under the UK parliament with the Queen of England as head of state.